The adult moth when disturbed, exudes a frothy yellow fluid from glands beside the eyes, and makes a sizzling noise.

The moth has wings that are a translucent white, with a with black spots on the thorax, and red and orange areas on the legs, hind wings, and body. It has a wingspan of about 5 cms.

(Photo: courtesy of Buck Richardson, Kuranda)

The species is found in Queensland in Australia.

Further reading :

Ian F.B. Common,
Moths of Australia, Melbourne University Press, 1990, p. 434.

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